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When You Love An Old Dog, Managing Care Can Be A ChallengeAging dogs often need extra medical care. But there comes a time to be realistic about what can and can't be done, veterinarians say. The pet's comfort is paramount.Sat, 25 Feb 2017 05:00:00 -0500https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2017/02/25/515610795/when-you-love-an-old-dog-managing-care-can-be-a-challenge?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=veterinarian
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Aging dogs often need extra medical care. But there comes a time to be realistic about what can and can't be done, veterinarians say. The pet's comfort is paramount.

New Jersey could be the first state to ban veterinarians from declawing cats. Critics say it's barbaric. But some veterinarians say the practice helps prevent cats from being euthanized.

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]]>Joel RoseFor Veterinarians, Caring For Sick Pets And Grieving Owners Takes A TollVeterinarians have high rates of stress and suicide, so vet schools are trying to give them tools to deal with challenging tasks such as euthanasia — and with comforting with grieving pet owners.Sat, 06 Aug 2016 05:00:00 -0400https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2016/08/06/488248402/for-vets-caring-for-sick-pets-and-grieving-owners-takes-a-toll?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=veterinarian
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Veterinarians have high rates of stress and suicide, so vet schools are trying to give them tools to deal with challenging tasks such as euthanasia — and with comforting with grieving pet owners.

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]]>Kasia GalazkaVeterinarians Say Health Law's Device Tax Is Unfair To PetsThe Affordable Care Act included a sales tax on medical devices that is supposed to help pay for the expansion of health insurance coverage. But the tax is being levied on some devices, such as ultrasound scanners, that are used to diagnose and treat animals instead of humans.Tue, 08 Oct 2013 11:51:00 -0400https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2013/10/08/230424954/veterinarians-say-health-laws-device-tax-is-unfair-to-pets?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=veterinarian
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The Affordable Care Act included a sales tax on medical devices that is supposed to help pay for the expansion of health insurance coverage. But the tax is being levied on some devices, such as ultrasound scanners, that are used to diagnose and treat animals instead of humans.

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]]>Phil GalewitzIt Seems Like A Good Idea To Put A Sweater On RexThere are few things as cute -- or funny -- as a dog in a sweater. And it seems like a good idea to bundle up your furry friend in cold weather. But one veterinarian warns that it may not be your best move, and could even hurt Fido.Mon, 06 Dec 2010 13:35:00 -0500https://www.npr.org/sections/talk/2010/12/06/131852547/it-seems-like-a-good-idea-to-put-a-sweater-on-rex?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=veterinarian
https://www.npr.org/sections/talk/2010/12/06/131852547/it-seems-like-a-good-idea-to-put-a-sweater-on-rex?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=veterinarianThere are few things as cute -- or funny -- as a dog in a sweater. And it seems like a good idea to bundle up your furry friend in cold weather. But one veterinarian warns that it may not be your best move, and could even hurt Fido.